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MF03 VBK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,045 mi
Last recorded105,045 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 VBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 105,045 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,434 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 97,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,303 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 89,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,257 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

cut to o/s/f tyre inner side wall

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

service reminder illuminated on dash

uneven tyre wear o/s/r

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

cut to o/s/f tyre inner side wall

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

service reminder illuminated on dash

uneven tyre wear o/s/r

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,945 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 60,945 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,583 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 52,579 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,260 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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MF03 VBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF03 VBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF03 VBK registered?

MF03 VBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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